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- Biodiversity and systematics (This programme no longer admits students)
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Research
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There are many places where wild bees can thrive, but they need forest edges to disperse
Loss and fragmentation of habitats can lead to greater distances between wild bee populations, resulting in isolation of populations. Researchers are therefore developing maps that tracks wild bees’ dispersal routes.
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Can fish poop function as a massive carbon pump?
When fish poop, the remnants sink to the sea bottom. At least in theory. Jesper Nilsen Negård is going to investigate whether this indeed is true.
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"Cold" tumors made "hot" bring new hope for immunotherapy against prostate cancer
"Cold" types of cancer cannot be treated with immunotherapy. But a new discovery may make them "hot" and open the possibility for treatment after all.
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Genetically, this is a super fungus
Scientists found traces of the fungus in places where it shouldn't be. When they examined the genes, they found several surprises.
News
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Course and guidelines for use of AI at UiO Oct. 5, 2026 1:05 PM
The IT Department is committed to good, safe, and responsible use of AI at UiO. Courses and two sets of guidelines for usage are now being launched. The IT Director recommends that all employees take the course and familiarize themselves with the guidelines.
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Apply for internationalization support Sep. 25, 2026 10:17 AM
Academic staff, postdoctors and PhD-students within the life sciences at the University of Oslo can apply for funding to strengthen collaboration with international research environments. The next application deadline is 1 December 2026.
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Apply for funding to organise open life science events Sep. 25, 2026 10:14 AM
Academic staff, postdoctors, PhD-students and student associations at the University of Oslo can apply for funding to partially finance open events targeted at a general audience.
Our researchers in the media
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Mulig pestdød: – Bekymring om forskning på biologiske våpen Oct. 14, 2026 10:52 PMFlere forskere er bekymret for opphavet til smitten som førte til at en arbeider ved et russisk pestlaboratorium plutselig døde. Kjent norsk ...
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Siste nytt fra nervene Oct. 14, 2026 2:02 AM… en forelesning om Fridtjof Nansens forskning på slimålens nervesystem. Den inspirerer fortsatt norske fagmiljø til hjerneforskning i ...
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Er virus designet av KI farligere enn andre virus? Oct. 12, 2026 11:28 AM
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Pestekspert: Reiser du hit, bør du sjekke deg Oct. 11, 2026 11:06 AM
Vacancies
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PhD Research Fellow in Bioinformatics – Discovering Rare Proteins Across the smORF LandscapeDepartment: Department of BiosciencesFaculty: The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesLanguages: EnglishDeadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Please note that vacancies announced in Norwegian only appear at the Norwegian website.
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Our research facilities can be hired if you have need for the specialized equipment at the department.